Common depression drug can improve cognitive function
A recent study from Columbia University suggests that ketamine, a drug often used to treat severe depression, could quickly reduce suicidal thoughts while also...
Depression drugs help reduce anxiety, study confirms
A new review confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), at least in the short term. However, there is...
If you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the...
You’ve probably seen recent claims online seed oils are “toxic” and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
But what does the research say?
Overall, if...
Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases
New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders.
A study from the...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia.
However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...
Depression drug use linked to weight gain, study confirms
A new study has found that people taking antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time, with continuous use doubling the risk of...
One in six people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs
A new study has found that about one in six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also called discontinuation symptoms. These...
Certain depression drug may improve brain functions
New research suggests that certain antidepressants may not only help with depression but also improve cognitive functions like memory.
A recent study focused on the...
Depression and apathy strongly harm in people with traumatic brain injury
Many people who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience mental health challenges, which can last for years. These difficulties may result from the brain injury...
An orange a day keeps depression away, study shows
A new study suggests that eating an orange a day may reduce the risk of depression by 20%. The research, published in Microbiome, found that citrus...